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NCT Carrick-on-Shannon · Waiting times

NCT Carrick-on-Shannon waiting times

In September 2026 it took 15.0 days on average to get the first free NCT appointment at Carrick-on-Shannon, 3.9 days longer than the Irish average of 11.09 days. Nearby, Cavan had dates about 10 days out.

How to book Faster centres Address & hours
15.0 daysto the first free slot
16.7 daysto the second free slot
44thshortest wait of 50 centres
11.09 daysIreland average

Average for September 2026, from the NCTS booking lead time statistics: days between asking for an appointment and the first or second available date.

Waiting times at NCT centres near Carrick-on-Shannon

You can book any of the 50 centres, so a short drive can save days.

NCT Longford

31 km · 14.4 days (0.6 fewer)

NCT Castlerea

33 km · 14.9 days (similar)

NCT Sligo

41 km · 15.0 days (similar)

NCT Cavan

49 km · 9.9 days (5.1 fewer)

NCT Athlone

61 km · 13.1 days (1.9 fewer)

NCT Mullingar

68 km · 13.2 days (1.7 fewer)

How to get an earlier NCT at Carrick-on-Shannon

Priority listAsk to be offered cancellations at Carrick-on-Shannon when you book.How it works Early and late slotsTests usually run Mon 07:30–16:40 · Tue 07:30–22:40 · Wed 07:30–22:10 · Thu 07:30–21:40 · Fri 07:30–20:10 · Sat 08:00–18:40 · Sun closed.Opening hours Book aheadYou can test up to 90 days early without changing your renewal date.Work out your dates Compare all centresEvery centre ranked from the shortest wait.Waiting times

NCT Carrick-on-Shannon
Dublin Road, Co. Leitrim, N41 AK66

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NCT Carrick-on-Shannon waiting time: questions

How long is the wait for an NCT in Carrick-on-Shannon?

In September 2026 the average wait for the first available test at Carrick-on-Shannon was 15.0 days, and 16.7 days for the second available slot (Ireland: 11.09 days).

How can I get an earlier NCT in Carrick-on-Shannon?

Join the priority list when booking, look at early-morning or evening slots, or book a nearby centre with a shorter wait. You can book any centre in Ireland.

How is the NCT waiting time measured?

The NCTS publishes, by centre and month, the average number of days between asking for an appointment and the first or second available date.

Waiting times from NCTS booking lead time statistics (September 2026). Independent guide, not the NCTS. Reviewed 2 October 2026.